Food Is CATegorical ™

The Words Are CATegorical® cats are back, and they’re hungry for knowledge . . . about food! Brian P. Cleary provides a playful look at the food groups and physical activity. His zany rhymes and Martin Goneau’s comical cartoon cats introduce key concepts and give a wide range of examples. Learning about food has never been so much fun!

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Cover: Apples, Cherries, Red Raspberries, 2nd Edition: What Is in the Fruit Group?

Cover: Black Beans and Lamb, Poached Eggs and Ham, 2nd Edition: What Is in the Protein Foods Group?

Cover: Run and Hike, Play and Bike, 2nd Edition: What Is Physical Activity?

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eSource: Free Teaching Guides

Title	Lexile	GRL	ATOS	©
Oils (Just a Bit) to Keep Your Body Fit: What Are Oils?	560	N	3.5	2011
Apples, Cherries, Red Raspberries, 2nd Edition: What Is in the Fruit Group?				2014
Black Beans and Lamb, Poached Eggs and Ham, 2nd Edition: What Is in the Protein Foods Group?				2014
Run and Hike, Play and Bike, 2nd Edition: What Is Physical Activity?				2014
Oils (Just a Bit) to Keep Your Body Fit, 2nd Edition: What Are Oils?				2014
Yogurt and Cheeses and Ice Cream That Pleases, 2nd Edition: What Is in the Dairy Group?				2014
Macaroni and Rice and Bread by the Slice, 2nd Edition: What Is in the Grains Group?				2014
Green Beans, Potatoes, and Even Tomatoes, 2nd Edition: What Is in the Vegetable Group?				2014

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